Lt Kalpana Sharma Wins Commandant’s Trophy at Army Air Defence College Gopalpur

Young Officers Complete 24-Week Course on Advanced Air Defence Systems.

A 24-week specialised training course for Young Officers of Army Air Defence concluded at the Army Air Defence College, equipping officers with advanced tactical and technical expertise to counter modern aerial threats.

Focus on Advanced Air Defence Training

The course covered:

• Latest air defence radars, guns and missile systems
• Modern air defence tactics
• Application of technology-driven and innovative solutions

Officers from the Indian Army and Friendly Foreign Countries including Malawi, Cameroon and Namibia participated in the training.

Award Winners

• Commandant’s Trophy: Lt Kalpana Sharma
• Silver Gun Trophy (Joint Winners):
  • Lt Deepak Kumar
  • Lt Aaryan Naresh Israni

The awardees were felicitated by the Commandant of the College.

Preparing for Future Air Threats

The course emphasised:

• Tackling futuristic and complex aerial threats
• Integration of cutting-edge technology in air defence
• Enhancing operational readiness of air defence units

Conclusion

The successful culmination of the course highlights the Indian Army’s commitment to building a technologically सक्षम and future-ready air defence force capable of safeguarding the nation’s skies.